Downtown Putnam Gallery Stroll Series
Putnam, CT, May 26, 2010 … Four art galleries in Putnam have teamed up to host a summer Downtown Gallery Stroll series. These events offer an opportunity to view and purchase the work of local and regional artists, plus enjoy demonstrations, an opportunity to meet the artists, live entertainment and hands-on activities for all ages. The four galleries are all within easy walking distance of each other and near free, convenient parking and numerous dining options. The first Gallery Stroll will be held on Saturday, June 19th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. with a full schedule of activities among the four galleries. Come out for an afternoon of creative fun in Putnam!
The Sochor Gallery at Arts & Framing (112 Main St.) will host an exhibition of Woodstock celebrity Caroll Spinney, six-time Emmy award winner for personifying Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street. Spinney’s work will include original watercolor drawings and prints The Sochor Gallery is the only place in the world where you can purchase his originals! You can meet the famous puppeteer and accomplished artist (and have him personalize a drawing Big Bird or Oscar the Grouch) between 1 and 3PM. In addition, Lyn Landry, from SunRun Garden in Thompson will feature her beautiful tie-dye scarves and hand woven articles.
Silver Circle Studio (75 Main St. Suite 3) will offer an exhibit/silent auction featuring “Me” by Jean-Paul Jacquet of Pomfret, plus work by various artists will be shown in Silver Circle’s retail space as well as “Art Alley,” an indoor passage between 85 Main, Bella’s and Silver Circle. Brooklyn Elementary School’s “Masterpiece Art” contest winners will also be displayed in Art Alley. Local artist demonstrations include Arrik Kim with wood carving techniques from 1-4pm, Natalie Gillihan Scafidi creating ceramic jewelry molds at 1:30 pm and acrylic painter Susan Rosenstone Larrow with an artist talk at 3:00 pm. Face painting and craft activities for kids, as well as Silver Circle children’s student show, will be ongoing in the downstairs studio.
Sawmill Pottery (112 Main St. #14) owner Dot Burnworth will offer participatory wheel throwing demos at 2:00 pm. Come to watch or jump in and give the wheel a whirl. She will also have free Paint-Your-Own Pottery time all day (just pay for materials & firing). Sawmill Pottery’s popular Sidewalk Chalk Competition will be held between 10AM-3PM with judging between 3-4PM. This is free to the public & fun for all ages: just sign up and get a number at Sawmill Pottery and use their chalk or bring your own. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Adult, Best Teen, Best Under 12, and Best In Show.
GalleryByTheFalls (112 Main Street) GalleryByTheFalls’ owner Tim Oliver will give a mosaic demo using egg shells in the Atrium of the Montgomery Ward Building from 1-5 pm. In addition, the Saxman (Al Dziedzic) will perform from 1:00- 2:30 pm on the sidewalk in front of the Montgomery Ward Building, and from 3:00 – 5:00 pm visitors can enjoy acoustic music with Jay Dumas and Bill Peabody.
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Gallery by the Falls, Sawmill Pottery, Silver Circle Studio and The Sochor Art Gallery in Arts & Framing are all located on Main Street in Downtown Putnam, CT, which is rapidly gaining recognition as a hub for arts & culture. These galleries are convenient to highways, free public parking and within walking distance of a wide variety of restaurants and other unique shops and services. Sawmill Pottery is a working studio that offers a range of classes and workshops for all ages plus open studio time and an on-site gallery. Silver Circle Studio is a fresh, contemporary space where visual artists collaborate to show and sell their work, educate others, and inspire one another and their community. The Sochor Art Gallery is located in Sheri Sochor’s custom framing shop, Arts & Framing, which also features a gallery of work by local and regional artists and hosts exhibitions. Tim Oliver’s GalleryByTheFalls features artwork (from contemporary to folk), sculptures, jewelry and more by local and regional artists.
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